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Friend,
There are an estimated 370-500 million indigenous people remaining across the globe. Today on World's Indigenous Peoples Day, we remember those who inhabited the earth for centuries before conquerors and settlers arrived to replace them. Because of rampant discrimination over the centuries, indigenous communties in the U.S. have lost their sovereignty including the 1903 Supreme Court decision allowing Congress to ratify treaties without input from these nations. Yet, indigenous communities have been the strongest and most consistent protectors of land, water and other natural resources that make this country so rich. As we fight to protect the rights of indigenous communities in the U.S. let's also honor the historical protectors of our planet. We must follow their lead on climate change, and honor the work they have been doing for generations. World's Indigenous Peoples Day is a reminder that we still have a lot of harm to repair, including overturning the 1903 Supreme Court decision. It’s also a reminder of how resilient communities can be when they come together for the common good. We need to tap into that resilience and move forward with healing, whether it’s addressing reparations to indigenous tribes or standing united against white nationalism and domestic terrorism. We can achieve so much by working with and for each other, rather than against one another. I embrace the inherent value and cultural richness of my indigenous neighbors, not just today, but every day.
Sincerely,
Lorena Garcia
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